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Joan G. Carison Execunue Director Do. N Radabaugh Administrator Animal Center 4701 41st Street 561; 569-6030 FAN 561; 569-8188 Thanking you to advance for your consideration, I remain Sincerely yoyrs, i / Don Wright President We Speak For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves Member of The American Humane Association & Humane Society of the United States Dinh Shop 3445 20th Street 15611 5672044 Mr Wright clarified a point for Commissioner Adams concerning the percentages and dollar amount requested. Chairman Ginn thought the County would spend much more to provide the services that the Humane Society is providing to the county and supported approval of the request. Wayne McDunough spoke as the attorney for the Humane Society. He felt that no one could question the quality of service provided to the county over the years. He emphasized that the Humane Society did not want to be at the meeting asking for additional funds They had already spent $110,000 for expansion of their facility, but had to reevaluate due to the discovery of ground contamination. The Humane Society's Board established they could not remain at the contaminated location, but must relocate. He stressed $200,000 represents only 23% of the current fair market value of their current facility and 22% of the projected new building to house the animals. It does not take into consideration the $110,000 they have already expended on the current site. They are appreciative of the offer for $209,000, but that amount contemplated transfer of the 10 acres, payment for the lift station, and assistance to the paving costs, but did not include one cent toward the existing building nor the $110,000. The Humane Society feels they are being reasonable and fair and came before the Commission in good faith. There has been a very good relationship between February 13, 2001 72 BK 1 1 7 PG 38►�